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It feels like spring….

10,000 Birds

It’s actually found in a wadi in the United Arab Emirates, in the mountains between Dubai and the Gulf of Oman. The species used to be lumped with the commensal House Bunting, but the two are now treated as separate species. A whole bunch coming for a drink.

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26 Hours in Dubai

10,000 Birds

The most valuable site I found was UAE Birding , an excellent site full of location guides, recent sightings, and a busy forum where its members discuss all aspects of birdiness in the area. The location was a good spot to see Arabian Oryx, a species I hoped to see but didn’t. So there would be some birding.

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26 Hours in Dubai

10,000 Birds

The most valuable site I found was UAE Birding , an excellent site full of location guides, recent sightings, and a busy forum where its members discuss all aspects of birdiness in the area. The location was a good spot to see Arabian Oryx, a species I hoped to see but didn’t. So there would be some birding.